Maryland Casualty Co. v. Harris

THOMPSON, Circuit Judge.

This is an appeal from a .judgment entered upon a verdict in a suit in assumpsit brought by the beneficiary on a policy of accident insurance. The policy contained the following pertinent provisions:

“The Company does hereby insure Hiram Harris against bodily injuries effected solely through external, violent and accidental means, that independently of all other causes results in death or the disabilities set forth.

“Special Payments.

“Not otherwise covered under the insuring clause of the poliey.

“1. If sunstroke, freezing or hydrophobia, caused by external, violent and…